Bill that would remove law exam requirement for pharmacists passed by Indiana Senate
Under Senate Bill 293, pharmacists would instead take continuing education courses to maintain their knowledge of current state laws and policies.
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Elkhart court allows bank to access borrower’s building amid missed payments, freezing temps
Bristol-based Bravo Trailers, LLC, allegedly fell behind on mortgage payments to the First State Bank of Middlebury and faced utility shut-offs amid subzero temperatures.
Former Johnson County judge suspended after being found guilty of OWI
A former Johnson County judge and attorney has been suspended from the practice of law after being found guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Level 6 felony.
Appeals court to hear arguments over accidental release of depositional evidence to jury
The Court of Appeals will hear arguments in a murder case in which a defendant was denied a mistrial after a trial court admitted testimony indicating a history of domestic violence – something the court had partly prohibited the state from presenting.
Rensselaer doctor’s medical license revoked
The doctor’s license was revoked by the Indiana Medical Licensing Board following an eight-hour hearing in which it considered allegations that he facilitated an unlawful abortion, engaged in sexual contact with patients and improperly prescribed controlled substances.
Braun appoints 3 former deputy prosecuting attorneys to fill judicial vacancies
Gov. Mike Braun’s appointees will take roles in Howard and Tippecanoe counties and in West Lafayette.
Some federal, state courts and clerk’s offices closed Monday due to winter storm
As of late Monday morning, more than half the state remained under a travel warning, the highest level of local travel advisory which restricts travel to emergency management workers only.
Indiana chief justice hosts security webinar for judges in aftermath of Tippecanoe County shooting
Nearly 200 judges participated in a 30-minute webinar with Chief Justice Loretta Rush and a security expert.
Appeals court to travel to IU Northwest to hear arguments over warrantless entry
A Jay County woman claims police unlawfully entered her home and arrested her for drug possession in early 2023.
Carmel-based attorney indefinitely suspended for noncooperation with disciplinary process
No public documents provided any further details about the allegations against him.
Longtime Allen County judge who presided over Delphi murder case won’t seek reelection
Superior Court Judge Fran Gull said she chose not to run for reelection because she knows she would not complete another six-year term.
Four Indianapolis felons sent to prison for firearms crimes
The cases were part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program that brings together all levels of law enforcement to reduce violent crime and gun violence.
State revokes Newburgh chiropractor’s license following sexual assault allegation
The Indiana Attorney General’s Office said its investigation uncovered allegations that the chiropractor engaged in sex with adult patients, sent a sexually explicit message to a 17-year-old patient and violated medical privacy standards.
Indy woman charged with threatening to kill a member of the US House
A plea agreement has been reached between defendant Shayla Addison, 28, and federal prosecutors, in which the government has agreed to recommend a sentence at the low end of the guideline range if certain conditions are met.
Kokomo couple get a combined 50 years in prison for dealing deadly drugs
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Brookman sentenced Dashawn Brown, 25, to 30 years in prison and Emily Rouse, 24, to 20 years after they pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
Man sentenced to federal prison for possession of machine gun amid outdoor NBA Finals crowd
Police say the man, masked and displaying multiple firearms from a backpack, caused a chaotic scene outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel, prompting some people to flee the area in a panic.
Taft completes merger with Morris, Manning & Martin
Taft said the combination creates an Am Law 100 firm with 25 offices nationwide and projected revenues exceeding $1 billion.
Muncie man gets 13 years in prison for firearm-related crimes
Delaware Circuit Court Judge Judi Calhoun sentenced De’Merio Strong, 28, to 13 years in prison after his conviction by jury for unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and intimidation with a deadly weapon.
Rokita, Braun push for Ten Commandments monument to be placed on Statehouse lawn
If the motion were accepted, it would overturn an over 20-year-old injunction stemming from a lawsuit filed by the Indiana Civil Liberties Union (now known as the ACLU of Indiana) to prevent the monument’s placement, an effort the ICLU argued would constitute an unlawful establishment of religion.
Indiana AG joins 23 states in support of Trump passport policy on biological sex listings
Indiana is one of 24 states, as well as the Arizona Legislature, that joined the amicus brief. Rokita authored the brief and his office issued a news release regarding the brief, which was filed Monday.